From North to South Vietnam Tour 15 Days

Meet you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you to a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Check in your room and have a good night.

Sleep in Hanoi.

After breakfast, get ready for a full Hanoi City Tour. The must-see landmarks include Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, Presidential Palace, One-Pillar Pagoda, the 11^th-century Temple of Literature, and Ethnology Museum. These are the significantly historical tourist sites of the capital city. Next, let’s explore the famous Hanoi Old Quarter, its streets, and alleys. The local streets were named after their specialized products. Take time sightseeing and enjoy the Hanoi food. In the evening, make sure you watch the Water Puppet Show which represents the local art and culture. The performances are praiseworthy and receive numerous nice comments from foreign tourists. Have dinner before departing to Hanoi train station for an overnight train to Lao Cai.

Sleep on the train.

Around 6:00 AM, you’ll be arriving at Lao Cai train station, where the tour guide is waiting to take you to a hotel in Sapa via a one-hour drive. Then, have breakfast and be ready for a walking tour to the hill tribe Cat Cat Village of the Hmong minority group. There will be opportunities to chat with the Hmong people, visit their houses, and share cultural experiences. Lunch will be served in the village, and then you will return to the town center. Check in a hotel and enjoy a free afternoon to roam around Sapa town. In the evening, Sapa might get cold and it’s the best time to enjoy a salmon hotpot and other specialties.

Sleep in Sapa

After breakfast in the hotel, a day tour begins in Sapa market where you can go shopping like the locals. The next 3-4 hours will be spent trekking down toward the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley, through the Hmong and Dzay villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. It’s a scenic trekking route filled with the amazing mountainous view and ethnic houses. When it comes to lunchtime, eat in a local restaurant along the way. After lunch, everybody should be present in a car for a drive back to the town. Enjoy your free time at leisure prior to a transfer to the train station at around 05:00 PM. A night train from Sapa to Hanoi will begin.

Sleep on the train.

Around 05:00 AM, you’ll be arriving in Hanoi. Next, let’s check in a nearby hotel to do mountain routines and have breakfast. Around 08:00 AM, it will be time for a drive transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Upon your arrival, embark on a cruise to set sail for this legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take time marveling at the emerald sea, limestone formations, and floating houses. In the afternoon, go on visiting a local fishing village and learning about Halong fishing traditions. After the cultural experiences, you’ll return onboard for cocktails or cooking classes. Don’t miss the magical sunset watching while dinner is being served. For nightlife activities, you can watch movies, play board games, relax in the spa room, or use whatever services are available onboard.

Sleep on the cruise.

Relish the morning vibe on the sundeck by doing Tai Chi exercises and watching the magical sunrise over the emerald Bay. Have breakfast, and then venture out for a discovery of a limestone grotto. After the exciting cave discovery, return to the cruise to check out, refresh, and enjoy some sightseeing rounds before sailing back to the harbor. Upon arrival at Hanoi, have a free evening at leisure and discover the city’s nightlife activities. Make sure you taste Hanoi food.

Sleep in Hanoi.

Have a free morning to do whatever you like until you get transferred to Noi Bai International Airport to catch a flight to Hue. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel in Hue and take a good rest. Spend afternoon hours exploring the Imperial City, the Citadel, and other historical landmarks. The visit lets you witness Vietnamese royal monuments and earn historical knowledge. Next, a royal-style dinner will be served in a local restaurant, which is a unique culinary experience.

Sleep in Hue.

Today is for a full Hue City Tour which starts with a boat trip on the poetic Perfume River. Then, stop at the significant Dong Ba Market to witness the locals’ shopping activities and buy ingredients for a cooking class. The next hours are for visiting the symbolic Thien Mu Pagoda – a must-see in Hue. The boat trip will go on to reach Thuy Bieu Village, which owns the garden house, antique ancestral temples, and the incense-making family business. The group will return to Thuy Bieu Restaurant where you have a cooking class and practice cooking. Lunch will be followed by an herbal foot massage. The remaining hours of the day tour will be spent visiting the tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh emperors. You might be interested in jotting down the historical information.

Sleep in Hue.

Get on a scenic rewarding drive from Hue to Hoi An. The drive will pass through Hai Van Pass and stop at Cham Museum and Marble Mountain in Da Nang. Take your opportunities to explore the en-route attractions and take cool pictures. Later on, you’ll arrive in Hoi An to check in the hotel and refresh. Have a free evening at leisure and have a glimpse of the famous Old Town.

Sleep in Hoi An.

The 16^th-century Hoi An Old Town remains so peaceful, ancient, and charming that attracts vacationers worldwide. You’re likely to meet other visitors who are visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. During a walking tour, there will be boundless photography opportunities where you can capture the age-old architecture and listen to the unique stories of Hoi An. Later on, have a free afternoon at leisure, go shopping, or refresh at your hotel. In the evening, go out to see how exciting Hoi An becomes with illuminating lanterns, street food, and coffee shops.

Sleep in Hoi An.

You will be taken to Da Nang International Airport for a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (commonly referred to as Saigon). Upon arrival, enjoy a pick-up service and transfer to a hotel. After refreshing, you should be ready for a half-day Saigon City Tour to see the local landmarks of the Notre Dame Cathedral, The Post Office, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market. Make sure you try Saigon food, which is extremely yummy. Have a free evening to roam around the city if you like.

Sleep in Saigon.

Take a morning drive transfer from the city center to Tay Ninh Province which hosts the Cao Dai Temple with special architecture and unique midday service. After lunchtime, you will be excited to explore the exceptional Cu Chi Tunnels, covering an immense network of connecting tunnels. Be ready to climb underground to explore the tunnels and witness the hospital, food and weapon caches, and living quarters used by ancient Vietnamese soldiers during wartime.

Drive back and sleep in Saigon.

A happy day tour begins with a scenic drive transfer from the bustling Saigon to the peaceful Mekong Delta. Some very first sights of the delta are the complex canal systems, rice fields, lush orchards, fishing boats, and friendly residents. The activity today is to embark on a boat trip down the small canals toward a floating market where you can buy tropical fruits and vegetables. The hospitable locals are happy to serve foreign guests and it’s a common sight to see the Mekong Delta smiles.

Sleep onboard.

Enjoy your breakfast on the board and keep cruising the Mekong Delta canals until reaching the wharf. Take time sightseeing and photograph the laidback and gorgeous landscapes of southern Vietnam. At the wharf, the vehicle will be waiting for you to transfer you back to Saigon. It’s a scenic drive again that sceneries change from the green peaceful countryside to the modern city. Upon arrival in Saigon, check-in at your hotel and refresh. Let’s choose Saigon Street Food for your dinner.

Sleep in Saigon.

Have breakfast in the hotel and be free at leisure until you get picked up and transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. The Vietnam tour 15 days is concluded.